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Thanks for visiting my PhotoBlog{my 2 cents}.

Currently, I work for the State of Montana as a Computer Programmer. I love the codes, but I'm finding more and more that it's no longer my true passion. Enter Photography. I love everything photography. Taking the pictures. Editing the pictures. Showing the pictures. If it wasn't for my job and my family, I would probably be in front of a camera or a computer all day and night.

This blog is two-fold. It's to help others AND myself learn more about photography. I'm new to photography... sure, I've taken pictures all my life, but I've never REALLY taken pictures until recently. I'm falling more and more in love with High Dynamic Range (HDR) Photography. I think it shows the details that our cameras miss. That being said, a lot what I post will be HDR images.

I'm starting this PhotoBlog on January 1st, 2011. I will post an image everyday along with tutorials, reviews, and little rants/raves.

Chris

Monthly Archives: December 2010

I’m getting so excited to start this darn blog, but I don’t want to start until tomorrow and I’ve already got written! But, I thought I could give a little ‘New Years Eve’ sneak peak. So, here is an HDR image that I processed earlier this week! We are blessed, here in Helena, Montana, to...

Adrienne Kenison -I love this picture as I love many of yours. My favorite part is the HDR and how sharp the color contrasts are with this technique! It’s good and I am excited to see what you will post next!

January 1, 2011 - 2:10 am

http://www.ScottFrederickPhotoBlog.com');” rel=’external nofollow’ class=’url’>Scott Frederick -Congrats on your photoblog and your first post. You have a great eye for photography, and I welcome you to the HDR community. HDR is a constant learning curve and I’m confident by your first attempts you’ll be producing work to rival the best.

This shot great. I like the balance of light, composition and color tones. If I had to make a suggestion, as you have asked for constructive input, I would say to monitor your white point.

You seem to have a good black point but the white point is clipping just a little. Was this shot handheld? If so then I understand why you shot it at ISO 400, otherwise with a tripod I wouldn’t go any higher than 200, pref. 100.

I look forward to watching your blog and HDR’s grow. Happy New Year!

January 1, 2011 - 6:21 pm

Chris -@Scott – Thanks for stopping by Scott! I appreciate the comments and suggestions you’ve made. This shot was done on a tripod, so there’s no excuse for not using a 100 ISO. I will start using 100 from now on! Also, thanks for the tip on the white point. I hope you have a Happy New Year!

@Adrienne – Thanks for looking at my photograph! As you’re my wife, it’s your job to love my work, but I know that you really do love it, so thank you.

January 3, 2011 - 11:35 pm

adrienne -Yes- I am your wife, but I am also an artist and I know good art when I see it

http://dilipnair.com');” rel=’external nofollow’ class=’url’>d i l i p -Very well composed! Love the detail, especially those slight rays emanating from those lights. Will be back soon for more!

January 5, 2011 - 6:38 pm

Chris-@d i l i p – Thanks man! I love that shot. I’ve got, in my opinion, and even cooler one that I’m posting tomorrow. It’s of the inside and I spent a ton of time on it! Check back and see for yourself.

January 5, 2011 - 6:40 pm

http://ramblings.chriswray.net');” rel=’external nofollow’ class=’url’>Chris Wray -Wonderful shot and nice processing. Love the wide angle. I too am a Canon 50D photog. Love the camera and look forward to getting a wide angle lens very soon. I love photographing churches and cathedrals, too. Have a look on my Flickr page (http://bit.ly/g0u6G5) for some recent interior and exterior shots of mine. Keep up the good work. Look forward to following you on Twitter and RSS.

January 5, 2011 - 7:07 pm

Chris-@Chris Wray – Hey, thanks so much for your kind words. It’s nice to talk with a fellow 50D’r. I def. recommend a wide angle lens. It’s pretty much on my camera 80% of the time… especially since I started shooting HDR. I saw your work. It’s really good. I look forward to seeing more! Keep it up!

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